The Capitals advanced to the second round of the playoffs after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games during the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just like during the season when they were the top team in the Eastern Conference and one of the best in ...

Washington’s clinical closeout win sent the Capitals to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since that dreamy spring of 2018. Washington can advance to the second ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals ...

The Washington Capitals will open their 2025 first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens later today. Washington enters the series with home-ice advantage and will be looking to take ...

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are off to a hot start, but the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens have been waiting patiently for their turn for the puck to drop on their series.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday to pull closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record. He needs three goals in the team's final seven regular season games ...

The clean slate that comes with the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs couldn’t have arrived at a better time for the Washington Capitals. The Capitals limped over the finish line with a 4-7-1 ...

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman spoke about the Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens series. The Capitals finished the regular season with a 51-22-9 record. They clinched a playoff spot early ...

Their other son, Ryan, recently signed his first contract with the NHL to play for the Washington Capitals. He’s a forward and signed a three-year entry-level contract. Both sons grew up ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are looking out for their blue line ahead of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, recalling defenseman Ethan Bear from the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Saturday.

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals.